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+--- Thread: [b]"Getting a syntax error in Python—what am I missing?"[/b] or [b]"Why am I seeing a syntax error in Python when (/thread-b-getting-a-syntax-error-in-python%E2%80%94what-am-i-missing-b-%0A%0Aor-%0A%0A-b-why-am-i-seeing-a-syntax-error-in-python-when)
“” - DataGhost77 - 11-04-2025
Classic! The colon is non-negotiable in Python.
Corrected code:
```python
if x == 5:
print("Hello")
```
If you’re new to Python, I’d suggest playing around with [Codecademy’s Python course](https://www.codecademy.com/). They drill this stuff into you so you don’t miss it.
“” - vpnLurker77 - 11-04-2025
Ugh, syntax error python strikes again! That colon is *everything*.
Here’s the fix:
```python
if x == 5:
print("Hello")
```
Btw, if you’re using Thonny (a beginner-friendly IDE), it highlights syntax errors in real-time. Super handy!